IT Service Engineer II

Executech; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Executech in Seattle is seeking a Service Engineer II to independently resolve complex IT issues, owning end-to-end resolution with strong technical judgment and proactive communication. The role focuses on MSP environments, Microsoft 365 administration, identity and device management, and automation using PowerShell.

The candidate will mentor junior staff, handle tickets end-to-end, and contribute to knowledge base while adhering to security and change-control standards in a metric-driven

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of IT support experience with MSP experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, identity, and device management.
• Able to prioritize effectively under SLA pressure while maintaining quality.
• Comfortable performing intermediate troubleshooting across multiple systems and documenting evidence.
• Willingness to build safe automation using PowerShell (reviewed/approved).

Responsibilities

• Resolve issues beyond Service Engineer I scope across devices, identity, Microsoft 365, networking fundamentals, and core business systems.
• Own tickets end-to-end: client updates, vendor coordination, resolution confirmation, and handoff when scope spans multiple teams.
• Apply structured troubleshooting and sound judgment on escalation needs.
• Use scripting and automation for repeatable tasks within approved standards.
• Support security posture through correct identity verification and incident escalation workflows.
• Contribute to operational improvements by surfacing recurring issues and updating KB/runbooks.
• Mentor Service Engineer I staff through shadowing and escalation feedback.
• Balance client advocacy with security and Executech standards across boundaries.

Skills

MSP experience

Microsoft 365 admin

Identity management

Device management

PowerShell basics

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Role Summary

The Service Engineer II independently resolves more complex issues and assumes full ownership for end-to-end resolution. This role requires stronger technical judgment, efficiency, proactive communication, and disciplined execution in a metric-driven environment. This role may include dedicated client service assignments requiring broad technical execution, independent ownership, and cross-functional collaboration within Executech standards.

Only Local candidates will be considered

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve issues beyond Service Engineer I scope across devices, identity, Microsoft 365, networking fundamentals, and core business systems, acting as a consistent technical lead for assigned clients and queues.
• Own tickets end-to-end: client updates, vendor/carrier coordination, resolution confirmation, and handoff when scope spans multiple teams.
• Apply structured troubleshooting and sound judgment on when to proceed independently, escalate, or engage additional resources.
• Use scripting and automation for repeatable tasks (e.g., PowerShell for standard admin actions) within approved standards.
• Support security posture through correct identity verification, suspicious-activity handling, and incident escalation workflows.
• Contribute to operational improvement: surface recurring issues, recommend remediation, and update KB/runbooks.
• Mentor Service Engineer I staff through shadowing, pairing, and high-quality escalation feedback.
• Balance client advocacy with scalability, security, and Executech standards, operating across functional boundaries when needed while adhering to change control, documentation, and escalation practices.

Typical Work Scope (Examples)

• Multi-step M365 administration (licenses, groups, mailbox permissions, SharePoint/Teams access issues) with judgment and minimal supervision.
• Endpoint and device management (Intune policies, device compliance basics, BitLocker recovery, Autopilot resets) within SOP.
• Identity and access management troubleshooting (Conditional Access impacts, SSO issues, MFA/Authenticator edge cases).
• Backup/DR and security tooling triage (agent health, failed jobs, initial containment actions per incident SOP).
• PSA/RMM improvements: suggests workflow fixes; flags recurring issue trends with evidence.

Performance Expectations (KPIs)

• SLA compliance: ≥ 90% (rolling 90-day).
• CSAT: ≥ 97% positive (rolling 90-day).
• Utilization: 90% utilization target.
• Billable efficiency: ≥ 80% billable efficiency (rolling 90-day).
• Ticket quality: meets documentation/time-entry standards; participates in QA audits.
• QA target: ≥ 90/100 (< 85/100 triggers coaching plan).

Skills & Experience

• 2–5 years of IT support experience with increasing complexity (MSP experience strongly preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, identity, device management, and common MSP toolsets.
• Able to prioritize effectively under SLA pressure while maintaining quality and client communication.
• Comfortable performing intermediate troubleshooting across multiple systems and documenting evidence.
• Working knowledge of PowerShell fundamentals and willingness to build safe automation (reviewed/approved).

Certification Expectations

• Hold (or actively pursue) one Microsoft role-based certification aligned to daily responsibilities (e.g., MD-102 or MS-102).
• AZ-104 is recommended for engineers working regularly in Azure/M365 administration and is required for Senior promotion readiness.
• (Equivalent experience may be considered where appropriate.)

IMPACT Expectations

• Integrity: make sound technical decisions; follow standards under pressure; escalate appropriately.
• Mindset: continuously improve skills; adapt quickly to new tooling/standards; apply feedback independently.
• Passion: own outcomes, not tasks; bring energy to problem-solving and client experience.
• Accountability: drive tickets to resolution; meet KPI expectations consistently; keep work visible and up to date.
• Client-Centric: manage expectations with proactive updates and clear next steps.
• Teamwork: share knowledge; mentor; contribute constructively to execution improvements.